Customer tastes change rapidly, and diner designs have been evolving to keep up. Since restaurant venues greatly influence the customer experience, many food retailers have created interesting and unique designs. This list is composed of innovative restaurant designs created to augment the consumer dining experience.
With the goal of appealing to specific niches, many diners have focused their designs on fun and peculiar themes. Eateries like cat-themed restaurants and sci-fi-inspired coffee shops base their venue designs off quirky themes to appeal to a passionate audience.
Other restaurants have gone and addressed the need for natural food by creating down to earth diner designs. Diners like earthy DIY eateries and green-hued eatery interiors focus on nature to emphasize the health benefits of their food.
85 Ingenious Upscale Dining Designs
From Amazing Treehouse Cafes to Reclaimed Luxury Eateries:
Alexander Lam — Jul 29, 2013 — Art & Design
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Coral Reef Restaurants
Entering Urban Interiorites is Like Setting Foot in a Whale's Mouth
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Sustainable Container Eateries
Les Grandes Tables Offers an Eco-Friendly Dining Experience
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Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
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Creativity-Charged Cafes
BASE camp by Nest One is a Cutting-Edge Workspace
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Earthy DIY Eateries
Viet Hoa Mess Offers Patrons an Underground Dining Experience
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Underground Seaside Restaurants
The Summer Cave is the Most Romantic Place to Dine in the World
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Futuristic Diner Interiors
Dick's Pizza & Pleasure by Slick+Design USA Plays on Modernity
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Building Block Cafes
The Starbucks Amsterdam Rembrandtplein is Dynamically Designed
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Convertible Cargo Cafes
Zucker&Betton LunchBox is a Pop-Up Restaurant for All Seasons and Spaces
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Rickety Modern Cafes
The Noorderparkbar is an Odds and Ends Building
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Sci-Fi-Inspired Coffee Shops
Haldane Martin Has Designed This Brilliant Steampunk Café
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Curvy Pristine Restaurants
Busride Design Studio Creates Interior for The Smokehouse Room
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Elegant Chocolate-Hued Eateries
This Dim Sum Bar by Hou de Sousa is Classic yet Contemporary
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Colorfully Layered Cafes
The Mocha Mojo Coffeehouse Looks Like a Playful LEGO Land
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Dumpster-Made Cafes
The FOUNDation Project Uses Trash Containers as a Base for Coffee Shops
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Green-Hued Eatery Interiors
The P.S. Restaurant is Restfully Futuristic
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Rustic Industrial Restaurants
Cocotte Presents a Gritty Interior Design
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Eclectic Industrial Eateries
The Amerikka Design Office Chico’s Restaurant is Bold
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Eclectically Retro Eateries
The Matto Bar and Pizzeria is Cozy and Rustic
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Warehouse-Style Eco Eateries
Elements of Fastvinic Cafe by Alfons Tost are Designed to Be Recycled
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Scattered Stick Cafes
The Starbucks Tokyo by Kengo Kuma Features A Bold and Dynamic Design
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Vibrantly Striped Eateries
Xing Restaurant Features a Cool Layered Acrylic Ceiling
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LEED-Certified Coffee Huts
The Starbucks Colorado is Smaller & More Portable for World Domination
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Library-Resembling Cafes
The Starbucks Espresso Journey by Nendo is a Pop-Up Marvel
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Cozy Concrete Cafes
Smith&hsu Teahouse by Carsten Jorgensen Merges Industrial & Natural Components
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Wavy Wood Coffeeshops
The Don Cafe House by Innarch is Inspired by Sacks of Coffee Beans
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Dining Car-Inspired Restaurants
The Fabbrica Bergen Pizzeria is Warm and Intimate
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Luxury Royal Restaurants
The Exquisite L'Opera Restaurant in Paris is Designed by Odile Decq
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Exquisite Terrace Eateries
The La Grelha Restaurant Offers Patrons Open-Concept Dining
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Contemporary Fashion Cafes
The Maison Kitsune Tokyo Store is an Intergrated Model
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Dapper Devilish Bistros
The SMLWRLD 'Hell of the North' Restaurant is Warm and Inviting
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Woven Wood Ceilings
The Ikibana Restaurant by El Equipo Creativo is Whimsical and Warm
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Tetris-Inspired Eateries
The Nando's Restaurant Ashford by Blacksheep is Geometrically Bold
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Shipping Container Eateries
Los Sopranos by Pedro Scattarella Redefines Reclaimed Design
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Jenga-Inspired Eateries
The Innuendo Restaurant by Bluarch Architecture Features Grid-Like Accents
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Bovine-Branded Eateries
The Minas Kosmidis 'Farma Kreaton' Restaurant is Thematic Throughout
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Efficient Chromatic Cafes
The ‘Cafe Craft’ by Pool Appeals to Writing Professionals
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Twisting Cork Coffee Shops
The Dark Design Group Summer Cafe is Temporary and Budget-Proofed
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Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
The Yellow Pages Redwoods Treehouse Eatery is High Class
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Interim Industrial Eateries
The Softroom 'Wahaca Southbank Experiment' is Time Sensitive
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Modernized Monumental Eateries
The NYU Restaurant by IM Lab is Built Atop Ancient Ruins
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Wooden Wave Diners
The BanQ Restaurant in Boston is a Creatively Designed Space
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Shape-Shifting Coffee Shops
The Cadogan Cafe's Exterior Transforms Based on Weather
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Chic Cannabis Cafes
The Hi/Lo by Workshop of Wonders Allows Visitors to Escape
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Glowing Garden Bistros
The Integrated Field 'Ingfah Restaurant' is Breezy and Luminous
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Lakeview-Looking Cafes
Steinbacher Thierrichter Adds Modern Chic to an Historical Town Hall
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Dynamic Geometry Coffee Shops
Arthouse Cafe by Joey Ho Applies 3D Triangle Accents
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Spine-Chilling Caged Diners
The Alcatraz Medical Prison Restaurant is a Spooky Caged Bar
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Funky Farmhouse Eateries
The Capital Kitchen by Mim Design is a Modern Country Style Restaurant
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Clouded Ceiling Eateries
The Ho-Hum Restaurant by M4 Features Artful Spacial Elements
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Latticed Lumber Bistros
The Niseko Look Out Cafe Provides a Compelling View Inside
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Tree-Table Restaurants
The Tartinery Nolita French Bistro is Like an Indoor Courtyard Cafe
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Frosting-Inspired Eateries
The Cupcake Boutique by DITTEL Satisfies One’s Sweet Tooth
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Blood-Bathed Bistros
The 'Meat Liquor' by Shed and I Love Dust is Inspired by Butchers
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Wooden Crate Cafes
Muzeum Sztuki Cafe Adds Comfort to Your Daily Cafe Trips
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Faceted Fish Restaurants
The Gundry & Ducker 'Yoobi Sushi' Shop is Geometric
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Igloo Eateries
The Hoto Fudo Noodle Restaurant in Japan
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Kid-Friendly Cafes
The Phill Restaurant by Nuca Studio Features a Whimsical Concept
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Sleek Sustainable Eateries
The Beef Bar in Mexico City Puts Focus on Lush Greenery
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Forest Canopy Eateries
Koichi Takada Architects' TREE Restaurant is Like the Hometree in 'Avatar'
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Escher-Inspired Eateries
The Joey Ho Design Limited 'The Room' Restaurant is Mind-Boggling
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Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design Embodies Tranquility
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Undulating Eatery Facades
The Yufutoku Restaurant by ISSHO Architects Evokes the Machiya Style
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Floating Orb Eateries
The Ciel de Paris by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is Boldly Lit
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Canopied Ceiling Cafes
The Play Pot Restaurant is Inspired by Street Venders
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Melting Marshmallow Eateries
The L'Opéra Restaurant Paris Features Soft Architectural Element
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Pop Art-Inspired Eateries
The Shumis Pizzeria Takes Cues From Warhol
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Color-Burst Confection Cafes
The Fritzy's a Frozen Yogurt and Bulk Candy Shop is Boldly Vibrant
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Space-Hacking Eaters
The Oatmeal Studio IkHa Restaurant is Customized by Diners
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Caged Communal Cafes
The Scarpetta Dining Pavilion Is Chic And Elegant
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Entangled Installation Eateries
The Aria Ristorante Features Eye-Catching Fixtures
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Sloping Rooftop Cafes
Cafe la Miell is One Slippery Coffee Spot
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Bold Broken Mirror Eateries
The Alegra Restaurant by Mr.Important is Dynamically Designed
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Neat Netherlandish Eateries
'Pure C' Restaurant Favors Contemporary Style & a Casual Atmosphere
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Bug-Eyed Eateries
The Quirky VW Beetle Restaurant/House Merges the Best of Both Worlds
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Vintage Tiled Restaurants
Gundry & Ducker Does Retro NYC Tile Work for Voodoo Ray's UK Restaraunt
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Ever-Changing Eateries
The 'What Happens When' Restaurant Installation is Undeniabl Unique
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Ever-Changing Eateries
The Electrolux Cube Pop Up Restaurant is a Traveling Wonder
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Linear Element Eateries
The Tsukiage-An Restaurant Stays True to its Japanese Culture
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Futuristic Fashion Diners
The Bond & Brook Restaurant Interior by d_raw is Out-of-This-World
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Minimalist Market Eateries
The YOI Restaurant Fuses Swedish and Asian Design Concepts
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Cardboard Cafes
B3 Designers at London Design Festival
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Magician Slice Eateries
The Germain Restaurant Features a Statue of a Woman on Separate Floors
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Reclaimed Luxury Eateries
La Ville de Pins by BANG by MIN Turns Disheveled into Exclusive
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Amazing Treehouse Cafes
The Naha Harbor Diner Is Perched Atop A Giant Imitation Banyan Tree
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Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Outdoor Kitchen Table Collections
The Danver Cosmopolitan Table Collection Has Six Models
Contemporary Woodland Retreats
Michael Kendrick Architects Creates an Immersive & Idyllic Retreat
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Chic Treehouse-Style Hotels
Studio Sax Designs the Suitree Experience Hotel in Costa Rica
Elegant Restaurant Interiors
Studio KO Celebrates Moroccan Culture in Sahbi Sahbi Interior Project
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Stunning Eyewear Store Interiors
El Departamento Orchestrates an All-Green Eyewear Store Aesthetic
Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Nina+Co Uses Salvaged Materials and Biotextiles for This Project
Celebratory Soda Diners
The 125 Pepsi Diner Revisits Iconic Creations of the Last Century
Folding Scandinavian Table Designs
The MENU Space Jäger Lounge Table Emulates an Archival Piece
Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries
Studio Wok References Japan in This Milan Bakery & Wine Bar
Kitchen-Inspired Store Interiors
Crosby Studios Designs This Unconventional Jewelry Store Interior
Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges
Visual Display Re-Designs the Agli Amici 1887 Lounge Space
Luxury Italian Cafés
Louis Vuitton Opens Its Italian Café in Taormina, Sicily
Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants
MYT+GLVDK Designs the Órale Milanga Restaurant
Public-Oriented Furniture Exhibits
Furnishing Utopia's Jean Lee Displays Furniture for Public Use
Sustainable QSR Tablewares
This Reusable Tableware from the Elium Studio is for McDonald's France
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Ultra-Modern Luxurious Dining Establishments
DMAC Architecture Introduces the Village Supper Club
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Restored Art Deco Hotels
Fettle Renovates the Aesthetically Pleasing The Georgian Hotel
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Chic Middle-Eastern Restaurants
Fares Kargar Taps Archie Bolden for Delbar Alpharetta's Interior
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Multipurpose Creative Living Spaces
Ab Rogers Design Completes the Fishmarket Studio in Japan
Stylishly Renovated Apartments
Malfinio Revamps a 19th-Century Building in Prague
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors
Jialun Xiong Completed Her First Restaurant Interior Project
Food-Inspired Brand Imagery
Copyshow's work on a Brand Identity for Paella in Barcelona
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Family History-Themed Restaurants
Gin Design Group Designs the New Lymbar Restaurant
Pared-Back Coffee Interiors
Keiji Ashizawa Has Ccreted a Minimalist Blue Bottle Coffee Shop
Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns
Hotel Riomar Launches a New Design with Bright Contrasts
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
Warm Ambiance Hospitality Offices
Frya Design Agency Designs the Berg & Ridge Office Space
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
2m26 Designs a Compact Restaurant with Locally Sourced Timber
Moody-Themed Office Lounges
Sella Concept Designs the New Office Lounge Spot for DICE
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Milanese-Themed Fashion House Cafes
Prada Opens a New Prada Caffè in Harrods Celebrating Milan
Reimagined Retro Californian Ranch
Destination Eichler and Eyerly Architecture Design a Home
Cinematically Designed Restaurants
Studio Paolo Ferrari Designs the Daphne Restaurant
Contemporary Home Party Trolley
Jagyeong Bark Designs the Diner Trolley with an Elegant Look
Chinese Heritage-Inspired QSR Stores
Panda Express Unveils the Panda Home New Store
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
70s-Inspired Rustic Law Offices
And And And Studio Designs a Retro Century City Law Office
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
Dynamic Restaurant Wall Decor
Michael Groth and Other Talents Create Decor for Donna Restaurant
Oceanside Bamboo Restaurants
This Maldivian Restaurant Boasts Stunningly Sustainable Construction
Candied Fruit Show Kitchens
Co.arch Studio Designs a Slick Pop-up Space for Cesarin
Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs
Tableau Boasts a Range of Hand-drawn and Embroidered Designs
Radial Modern Barbershops
Gin Design Group Creates a Design-Forward Layout for This Barbershop
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants
Akran Fahmi Redesigns the Etch Restaurant in Hove
Coastal Tradition-Inspired Restaurants
Bacana Studio Designs the New Anfibio Restaurant
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Five-Course Vegan Dinners
Chef Alexis Gauthier Created a Vegan Fine-Dining Experience in Mauritius
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
Caterpillar-Shaped Apartment Buildings
Undecorated Developed an Eye-Catching Metal Building
Kitchen-Focused Renovated Apartments
Hauvette & Madani Designs the Republique Apartment
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Glowing Chicken Restaurant Designs
Preen Inc Designs the Dino's Famous Chicken Restaurant
Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
Montalba Architects Renovates the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto
Intimate Warm Interior Restaurants
Ménard Dworkind Designs the Intimate Casavant Restaurant
Southern France-Inspired Restaurants
Fabled Studio Presents the New Socca Restaurant Design
Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Gallery-Like Minimal Home Designs
Daytrip Completes the Interior Design of a Home in North London
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Mirrored-Detailed Garden Cafes
IDIN Architects Designs Structures for Nana Coffee Roasters
Villa-Transformed Hot Pot Restaurants
Studio8 Renovates a Retro Villa to Become the Gud Restaurant
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Living Plant DIY Chairs
Front/ Highlights Themes of Nature with the Green Hideaway Chair
Colorfully Interior Designed Cafes
Fogarty Finger Architecture Designs the Lackawanna Café
Sophisticated Contemporary Bistros
Village Bistro is Opening Its Doors in East Hampton in May 2024
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
19th-Century Mansion Hotels
Sebastian Cox Designs the New Birch Selsdon in Croydon
Salon-Like Dining Experiences
Dion & Arles Designs the Il Gattopardo Restaurant in London
Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants
Claesson Koivisto Rune Converts a Listed Room to Frescohallen
Old School Glamorous Restaurants
Studio Kiki Designs the Carlotta Restaurant Interiors in London
Gridded Immersive Retail Experiences
Studio Lotus Designs the New Ekaya Banaras Retail
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
Bistro Greggs Offers an Elevated Experience from the Bakery Chain
Warm Persian-Inspired Restaurants
Macaulay Sinclair's Take on the Dishroom Follows a Story
Cat-Focused Wooden Cafes
Parallect Design Unveils Tristy of the CATS Cafe in Shanghai
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables
Gustaf Westman Designs the Wine Table in a Bright Tone
Bed-Filled Vietnamese Cafes
The Chidori Cafe is in an Apartment Building in Ho Chi Minh
Greenery-Topped Winery Designs
This Czech Winery Complex Pays Tribute to its Green Surroundings
Brutalist Museum Restaurants
Zooco Estudio Designs a Restaurant in the Cantabrian Maritime Museum
Curved Wall Restaurant Designs
Renesa Designs the New Tin Tin Restaurant in Chandigarh
Milanese-Themed Restaurant Designs
Fettle Transforms San Carlo Liverpool with New Designs
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Historically Rooted Elevated Hotels
The Trilogy Montgomery Hotel Restores a Trio of Buildings
Concrete South Korean Cafes
On Architects Designs the Nonspace Cafe Space in Incheon,
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Restaurant-Transformed Eyewear Stores
EBBA Architects Designs a New Store for Cubitts
Landscape Seating Theater Designs
Matter Make Creates the Cinema Visiona Home Theater Project
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Tranquil Architectural Hotel Redesigns
The Nobu Hotel Palo Alto Gets a New Traditional Design
Modern Sichuan Restaurant Designs
Jialun Xiong Designs the New Sichuan Impression Location
Modern Deco Office Designs
Reflect Architecture Designs the NewGen Office with Contemporary Detail
Latin Quarter-Inspired Brasseries
B3 Designers Decorate the Brasserie des Pres in Paris
Copper Wall-Lined Restaurants
Studio David Thulstrup Designs the New Ikoyi Restaurant
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Swedish Craft Restaurant Designs
Erik Bratsberg Designs the Persona Restaurant in Stockholm
Light-Focused Warm Diner Designs
Studio Plenty was Tapped to Design the Light Years Diner
Colombian Home-Transformed Restaurants
Martín Mendoza and Lorenzo Botero Arquitectos Join Forces
Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants
VSHD Design Creates a New Look for the Origami Restaurant
Hill-Like Designed Food Markets
MVRDV Designs the New Tainan Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market
50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Gabled Blackened Wooden Cafes
IDIN Architects Designs the Harudot Cafe in the Beach Town
Turtle-Shaped Bamboo Restaurants
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Turtle Restaurant on the Coast
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions
Grau Architects Designs the Tea House Pavilion by the Lake
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Table Design Exhibitions
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Tables, Tables, Tables
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Rural Village-Based Restaurants
PPAG Architects Renovates the Steirereck am Pogusch Space
Bespoke Furnished Industrial Offices
Holloway Li Designs the Mother London Office Interior
Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces
Hood Design Studio Creates a New Campus in Silicon Valley
Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs
The Woodlark Hotel Features Traditional and Modern Design
Miami Mexican Eateries
Chateau ZZ Boasts Stunning Interiors by Maximalist Designer Ken Fulk
Elevated Diner Menus
The IHOP Menu Now Includes Premium Options for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Customizable Donut Menus
Desert Donuts' Build-Your-Own-Donut Menu Shares Fresh, Fun Treats